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2 clusters · 10 sources · 11 days · First seen 13 days ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

Nikki Bella WWE comeback

Entities: Brie Bella · Paige · Fatal Influence · Nikki Bella · Aaron Solo

Overview

In mid‑July 2026 WWE creative staff began discussing a possible return for former champion Nikki Bella after her ankle injury, planning to fit her back into programming before SummerSlam. By late July, Bella actually re‑joined the roster on SmackDown, rescuing her sister and Paige from an attack and challenging the assailants to a six‑woman tag match at SummerSlam. She announced a retirement target of the end of 2027, emphasizing her wish to empower women’s wrestling and noting assistance from AEW wrestler Aaron Solo during her comeback preparation. The confirmed SummerSlam appearance marks the first major in‑ring comeback since her injury and sets the final chapter of her WWE tenure.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 6 SOURCES] Nikki Bella returned to WWE on the July 24 episode of SmackDown after a three‑month ankle injury lay‑off. (all articles)
[● 5 SOURCES] She saved Brie Bella and Paige from a post‑match attack by the trio Fatal Influence. (all articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] Nikki Bella announced she plans to retire by the end of 2027. (all articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] She said she is “coming close to the end” and will break rules if necessary. (all articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] She is scheduled to compete in a six‑woman tag match at WWE SummerSlam on August 1‑2, 2026. (all articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Fatal Influence consists of Jacy Jayne, Lainey Reid, and Fallon Henley. (all articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Nikki Bella’s ankle injury kept her out of action for three months beginning in March 2026. (all articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] AEW wrestler Aaron Solo coached Nikki Bella for her WWE comeback. (abf39b95-62f9-4e6b-b470-433650066ce0)

Timeline

2 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella Sets 2027 Retirement Goal and Returns Ahead of SummerSlam
Nikki Bella returned to WWE after an ankle injury, saved Brie and Paige, and set a retirement target for the end of 2027 while gearing up for a SummerSlam tag match.
13 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
WWE Explores Nikki Bella Return Ahead of Summer Events
WWE is reportedly planning Nikki Bella’s return before SummerSlam, with additional updates on Randy Orton’s NY appearance, John Cena vs. Noah Lyles, and possible Matt Cardona rebranding.

Sources

fightful.com · gerweck.net · hindi.sportskeeda.com · ringsideintel.com · spotfight.de · wrestleview.com · wrestlezone.com · wrestlingheadlines.com · wrestlingnewssource.com · zonawrestling.net